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The Wind's Twelve Quarters: Available Copies
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Seller: HPB Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $2.99
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $6.74
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Seller: Greenworld Books (arlington, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $10.10
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TOTAL Cost: $10.10
Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.
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Seller: Once Upon A Time Books (Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $6.93
Shipping: $3.95
TOTAL Cost: $10.88
This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.
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Seller: The Book Corner (Beaverton, OR, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $6.38
Shipping: $5.00
TOTAL Cost: $11.38
Paperback. Cover and spine in good condition; black marks and stamp on edges. Spine is tight. Pages are clean, no markings, notes or stains. Ships from Friends bookstore to benefit Beaverton (Oregon) library.
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Seller: BTC Bookshop (Fairfax, VT, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $6.50
Shipping: $5.95
TOTAL Cost: $12.45
ACCEPTABLE/FAIR COPY: Book may have spine creasing/curving, obvious tape/repair, bent/clipped corners on cover or pages, and/or significant edge/shelf wear. EX-LIBRARY COPY: Former classroom or public library copy. May contain stickers and/or stamps inside and on fore-edges. May be covered in contact paper or plastic jacket cover. YELLOWED COPY: Cover and/or pages may be yellowed from exposure to sunlight. Oversized books or multi-volume SETS OVER 3 LBS may require additional shipping. Please message for custom shipping estimates on multi-volume sets before purchase. LOCAL PICKUP: Across the street from the funeral home in Fairfax, Vermont.
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The Wind's Twelve Quarters by Ursula K. Le Guin
Paperback
ISBN: 9780553029079
Publisher: Bantam Books, Toronto, New York, London (1976)
Seller: Aspen Book Co. (Denver, CO, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $14.02
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TOTAL Cost: $14.02
This mass-market paperback is in good condition. The cover shows minimal wear with slight bending, typical for its age. The spine is intact with no creasing, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings. There is no dust jacket, as is standard for paperbacks. unknown (no dust jacket as it's a paperback)
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Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $12.09
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $16.08
Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!
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Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $19.76
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $19.76
Paperback. "Splendidly intricate and hugely imaginative tales." --NewsweekA striking new 50th anniversary edition of Ursula K. Le Guin's extraordinary short story collection.The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her lyrical writing, rich characters, and diverse worlds. The Wind's Twelve Quarters collects seventeen powerful stories--including one of her most famous works of short fiction, "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas." Each story, ranging from fantasy and intriguing scientific concepts to the medieval world and the future, has an introduction by Le Guin providing perspective or background. The collection also begins with a foreword by the author, sharing her approach to selecting the stories and her experience writing them.This superb retrospective collection explores human values, relationships, and survival, and showcases the myriad talents of one of the most provocative writers of our time.The stories included in the collection are: Semley's NecklaceApril in ParisThe MastersDarkness BoxThe Word of UnbindingThe Rule of NamesWinter's KingThe Good TripNine LivesThingsA Trip to the HeadVaster than Empires and More SlowThe Stars BelowThe Field of VisionDirection of the RoadThe Ones Who Walk Away from OmelasThe Day Before the Revolution The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her lyrical writing, rich characters, and diverse worlds. The Wind's Twelve Quarters collects seventeen powerful stories, each with an introduction by the author, ranging from fantasy to intriguing scientific concepts, from medieval settings to the future. Including an insightful foreword by Le Guin, describing her experience, her inspirations, and her approach to writing, this stunning collection explores human values, relationships, and survival, and showcases the myriad talents of one of the most provocative writers of our time. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: Rarewaves.com USA (London, LONDO, United Kingdom) New Book
Book Price: $21.79
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $21.79
Grand Master Ursula K. LeGuin has been recognised for almost fifty years as one of the most important writers in the SF field - and is likewise feted beyond the confines of the genre. The Wind's Twelve Quarters was her first collection and it brings together some of finest short fiction, including the Hugo Award-winning 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas', the Nebula Award-winning 'The Day Before the Revolution', and the Hugo-nominated 'Winter's King', which gave readers their first glimpse of the world later made famous in her Hugo- and Nebula-winning masterpiece The Left Hand of Darkness.
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Seller: Chiron Media (Wallingford, United Kingdom) New Book
Book Price: $15.74
Shipping: $6.60
TOTAL Cost: $22.34
Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.
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The Wind's Twelve Quarters and The Compass Rose (Paperback) by Ursula K. Le Guin
Paperback
ISBN: 9781473205765
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co, London (2015)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $24.72
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $24.72
Paperback. Grand Master Ursula K. LeGuin has been recognised for almost fifty years as one of the most important writers in the SF field - and is likewise feted beyond the confines of the genre. The Wind's Twelve Quarters was her first collection and it brings together some of finest short fiction, including the Hugo Award-winning 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas', the Nebula Award-winning 'The Day Before the Revolution', and the Hugo-nominated 'Winter's King', which gave readers their first glimpse of the world later made famous in her Hugo- and Nebula-winning masterpiece The Left Hand of Darkness. An essential collection of stories from the multi-award-winning Grand Master, Ursula K. LeGuin. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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